1st Edition

Handbook of South Asia: Political Development

Edited By Europa Publications Copyright 2017
    394 Pages
    by Routledge India

    394 Pages
    by Routledge India

    This Handbook brings together essays that introduce the reader to the key issues in South Asian political development. Written by experts in their respective areas, the essays explore key aspects of political economy, political and economic change, and the complex diplomatic and security challenges of individual countries and the region as a whole. Essays discuss topics as wide-ranging as China’s growing reach in South Asia, political Islam, SAARC and water politics through the region. This well-researched Handbook is an essential reference tool for students and scholars of Political Science, International Relations and South Asian studies.

    With an introduction by Harsh V Pant.

    List of Contributors

    Introduction Harsh V. Pant

    SECTION ONE: Issues of Regional Importance

    Political Islam in South Asia Iftikhar H. Malik

    SAARC and Regional Cooperation in South Asia Nishchal N. Pandey

    China’s Growing Reach in South Asia Harsh V. Pant

    India-Pakistan Relations: History, Conflict and Contemporary Issues Rudra Chaudhuri

    The Politics of Water in South Asia Daanish Mustafa, Milan A. Karner and Harris Kuemmerle 00

    SECTION TWO: Contemporary Political History

    Afghanistan

    Bangladesh

    Bhutan

    India

    Myanmar

    Nepal

    Pakistan

    Sri Lanka

    Index

    Biography

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